From an evolutionary point of view the art of tracking animals can be seen as a preliminary
stage of literacy.
This ability helped human development greatly but it is less and less appreciated
in our civilised environment. Everything is tagged and labelled. We use modern technology to locate our position and we abandon
our instincts. Besides the often-quoted flair, comparable with the ability to scent in animals, humans need all their senses
for reading tracks. These are the best apps we possess.
Roland Maurmair lives and works in Vienna as an artist
and scientist in the field of primitive and media technologies. He studied audiovisual media at the University of Applied
Arts in Vienna and and he holds a PhD in philosophy.
www.maurmair.comSee also:
www.dieangewandte.at/artscience or
www.facebook.com/ArtscienceVienna
